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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1898
Page
1
The Spain Madrid cabinet meets amid bellicose talk and crowd excitement after rumors that the United States pressed Spain to modify a note from the last conference. Officials deny a concrete ultimatum, while armistice terms remain unsettled and public sentiment grows tense.
New York April 7 A dispatch from Paris describes a major diplomatic effort between the United States and Spain as the greatest hope for peace. A final peace attempt is under way with strong prospects of success if it proceeds from a holy messenger. A cablegram at the White House reportedly concerns Cabinet matters but was not released and thought to be of little significance.
The Kansas City Times special from Washington portrays anti McKinley sentiment in Congress. It accuses the president of delaying a measure, cites a Havana cable about ill American citizens, and alleges efforts by figures including Senator Wan na and Cuban bond interests to provoke a political delay. The piece claims Congress sees through the tactics yet remains angry over the postponement and potential war.
Representatives from Great Britain France Germany Austria Russia and Italy met with President McKinley in Washington to discuss averting war over Cuba. Sir Julian Pauncefote led the mission with the full ambassadorial contingent and staff. The visit occurred at noon with an official tour of the state department and a briefing with Secretary Sherman.
The Mascotte carries about 90 passengers including Cuban and Spanish families bound north. General Lee plans to come aboard the Bache only after Havana evacuees depart. Passengers fear possible volunteer trouble. customs bans lifted. harbor torpedoes deployed. Consul Lee may depart Cuba by Saturday as Americans are evacuated. Spain readies flotilla. US Senate routine resumes amid patriotic fund drives and public support for war efforts.
The Madrid cabinet debates policy and dispatches from Rome amid war ministry reports. A late communication prompts renewed consultation after hours, with no armistice proclamation issued as expected. Market activity shows Spanish stock exchange trading at 50 percent advances.
New York April 7 engineering team under Colonel Hento begins submarine mining of the harbor entrance with 120 men at Willets Point and detachment sent to Portland, Me, and other Atlantic locations. Seven hours to mine the harbor. guns to be sent to 17 fortifications along the coast.
A formal statement argues the need to address a cruel indefinite prolongation of humanitarian duties. It asserts that powers named act earnestly and selflessly yet face mounting pressure to resolve the situation promptly.
A Havana dispatch reports hundreds of Americans Mexicans and Cubans will leave the island in coming days as war nerves rise. The public grows certain war is near with La Lucha urging wise action and Gen Lee J ordering Americans to depart immediately. Quarantine is in place and American ports are open. Three U.S. ships await to evacuate consular officials.
Official circles report that concessions toward peace and Cuban independence are viewed as time-gaining diplomacy. The president remains resolved to intervene by force if needed to quell hostilities and ensure stability in Cuba. A naval demonstration against Havana is deemed likely if Spain does not yield, with the administration ready for war if necessary.
New York on April 7 the auxiliary cruiser board was instructed to examine steamers Normannia and Columbia for possible use in war needs. The ships ply between unspecified routes and the assessment aims to determine suitability for wartime service.
Key West reports panic as crowds desert baggage and ships like Mascotte ferry out frightened passengers. Consul General Lee may remain until all countrymen depart while Madrid dispatches news of peace efforts and a growing Spanish naval build up near Cadiz and Ferrol with torpedo boats and ships prepared for potential action against Cuba.
Tomas Estrada Palma, Cuban provisional government delegate, says Cubans seek absolute independence and reject new allegiance to Spain, while suggesting an armistice could be possible if the U S acknowledges Cuban independence. Rubens states Cubans will resist interference aiming to rebind Cuba to Spain. Also notes fast Hamburg American Line ships Normannia and Columbia praised for seaworthiness and speed, built in Scotland.
Washington reports at noon that nothing has occurred to alter the president's message or the policy toward Cuba. A high official with full knowledge says Madrid’s hints of an armistice and Spain’s possible submission to U.S. demands were not yet definite and require further development.
New York April 1 The departure of the Texas from the navy yard Brooklyn signaled renewed work on smaller ships. More than four hundred men are employed in renovating the cruiser Chicago as enlistment stations operate at the receiving ship Vermont. The Beinal seven acre washerates supplies for the North Atlantic squadron.
Madrid reports say Gen Woodford will depart Madrid amid grave prospects. The morning papers note his move from the United States legation as tensions rise. London imports rise in March with increases in goods and a modest fall in others.
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